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BusinessGo to the top of this page
-1999-12-07: Philips Semiconductors and Ericsson Mobile Communications join forces to bring Bluetooth™-based products to market
-1999-12-06: Philips Semiconductors announces 200 million Euros expansion to its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Albuquerque
-1999-11-30: Europe's largest semiconductor manufacturer opens Euro 250 million expansion to Europe's largest semiconductor manufacturing complex
-1999-11-17: Philips Semiconductors to ramp up activity at former VLSI site in Tempe, USA
-1999-11-15: Philips Semiconductors and Divio Inc. release DV/1394 input/output digital convergence solution for mass-market at Fall Comdex '99
-1999-11-01: Philips Semiconductors unveils embedded DSP strategy
-1999-11-01: Philips Semiconductors opens discretes product development lab in US
-1999-10-29: Philips Semiconductors and Hewlett-Packard jointly develop transponder solution for 200 GByte tape cartridges
-1999-10-04: Thierry Laurent new leader for Philips Semiconductors Telecom
-1999-09-22: Philips Semiconductors licenses Wi-LAN's patented W-OFDM technology
-1999-09-02: Philips Semiconductors and Omron form smart label alliance
-1999-08-27: Philips Semiconductors and Wi-LAN to conduct industry's first wireless transmission of IEEE 1394 using W-OFDM technology
-1999-08-23: Philips Semiconductors and Stream Machine jointly develop digital video recorder reference design
-1999-08-10: Philips Semiconductors awards major supply chain contract to Origin B.V.
-1999-06-18: Philips Semiconductors signs letter of intent to sell CPLD business to Xilinx
-1999-06-14: Philips Semiconductors' TriMedia processor to be used in the world's first fully Java-compliant set-top box
-1999-06-07: Philips Semiconductors and ODS Landis & Gyr win approval from the German banking community for hardware/software combination based on new high security smart card controllers
-1999-06-03: Royal Philips Electronics closes tender offer for VLSI Technology
-1999-05-27: Philips clears regulatory hurdles relating to its tender offer for VLSI
-1999-05-19: Wide-reaching German integrated transport project adopts MIFARE® technology
-1999-05-18: Cadence and Philips Semiconductors expand relationship in US $35 million deal
-1999-05-12: Royal Philips Electronics extends cash tender offer for VLSI
-1999-05-11: Contactless smart cards for electronic toll collection in Malaysia
-1999-05-06: Philips Semiconductors wins Smart Label design-in at Meto
-1999-05-06: Philips Semiconductors and Rafsec co-operate in high-volume smart label production
-1999-05-06: Philips Semiconductors opens new Test and Assembly plant in the Philippines
-1999-05-06: Philips demonstrates its digital and wireless expertise at Cable & Satellite Mediacast
-1999-05-03: Royal Philips Electronics to acquire VLSI technology for $21.00 per share in cash
-1999-04-22: Samsung Electronics ATSC SD receiver powered by Philips Semiconductors TriMedia(TM) processor
-1999-04-19: Philips Research and Philips Semiconductors demonstrate ATSC enhanced Digital TV programming at NAB
-1999-04-08: Royal Philips Electronics signs confidentiality and standstill agreement with VLSI Technology Extends $17-Per-Share Cash Tender Offer to May 10, 1999
-1999-04-06: New manufacturing technique produces greener, cost efficient chips
-1999-04-02: Royal Philips Electronics extends $17 per share cash tender offer for VLSI Technology
-1999-03-29: Philips Semiconductors' TriMedia™ processor backed by Videon Central
-1999-03-24: Fast and easy payment in fuel stations, thanks to contactless Easypay technology
-1999-03-15: Philips Semiconductors and NSI Com announce Java™ virtual machine solution for TriMedia processors
-1999-03-13: Philips Electronics takes step to expedite $17 per share cash offer for VLSI technology
-1999-03-10: £5 million investment (7.3 million Euros) in Southampton set to create 160 new jobs
-1999-03-09: Pascal Ode to head sales of Identification technology
-1999-03-05: Royal Philips electronics commences tender offer for VLSI technology, inc.
-1999-03-04: MIFARE® PRO a winner at The Advanced Card Awards 1999
-1999-03-04: Philips electronics to commence cash tender offer for all shares of VLSI for $17 per share
-1999-03-03: European Regional Sales Organization is first to achieve pan-European ISO 9002 certification
-1999-03-01: Philips Semiconductors appoints Rick Goeld to lead MultiMarket Products Business Unit
-1999-02-26: Philips proposes acquisition of VLSI for $17 per share
-1999-02-23: Philips Semiconductors announces Testhouse arsenal as the Independent MIFARE® Certification Institute
-1999-02-23: Book of Partners to extend the MIFARE® network for contactless smart cards
-1999-02-04: Philips Semiconductors and IBM Research to co-develop secure smart cards
-1999-01-18: Smart labels set to revolutionise airline baggage handling
-1999-01-08: Philips Semiconductors significantly outperforms overall semiconductor market

Consumer systemsGo to the top of this page
-1999-12-06: Philips Semiconductors introduces single-chip USB hub with keyboard controller
-1999-11-01: Philips Semiconductors introduces industry's first 5.1 channel PC audio accelerator
-1999-10-25: Philips Semiconductors unveils 12x single-chip DVD-ROM solution
-1999-09-22: Philips Semiconductors supports Microsoft TVPAK for advanced set-top box functionality
-1999-09-20: Philips Semiconductors moves cars into the fast lane of the information superhighway with the Nexperia™ Car Infotainment Platform
-1999-09-13: Latest global microcontroller from Philips Semiconductors further reduces TV production lead times
-1999-08-30: Philips Semiconductors introduces Nexperia Digital Video Platform to power the next generation of Digital Convergence Appliances for the home
-1999-08-16: USB camera interface IC delivers exceptional image quality in low-cost PC-cameras
-1999-07-12: Philips Semiconductors launches CD player chip-set with CD-RW compatibility
-1999-06-28: Philips Semiconductors unveils enhanced TriMedia processors
-1999-05-17: Philips Semiconductors announces volume production of the world's fastest integrated MPEG2 transport RISC processor
-1999-05-10: Philips Semiconductors launches worlds first complete single-chip TV
-1999-04-12: Philips Semiconductors delivers first two-chip digital TV front-end solution to support both ATSC and NTSC standards
-1999-02-05: Advanced TFT display controllers put advanced graphics into high-resolution LCD monitors and projectors
-1999-01-07: Philips Semiconductors offers evaluation board to support new wireless home network specification
-1998-12-02: Philips Semiconductors first to use Silicon On Insulator (SOI) technology to create next generation of single chip Class D amplifiers going up to 2 x 100W
-1998-11-16: World's first 9-bit single chip video capture IC is small enough to fit on PC Motherboards
-1998-11-12: Philips Semiconductors debuts digital TV reference design for the PC
-1998-11-10: Philips Semiconductors introduces low-cost expandable solutions for 100 Hz TV sets
-1998-11-10: Philips Semiconductors to cut the cost of Digital Television sets by 50 percent
-1998-11-10: Philips Semiconductors cuts the silicon cost in set-top boxes for digital media broadcasting
-1998-11-09: New full-speed USB interface simplifies design of USB peripherals
-1998-11-04: Philips Semiconductors and SANYO Electric Company agree jointly to develop, manufacture, and sell Charge Coupled Devices for consumer use
-1998-10-01: Unique new transistor from Philips Semiconductors saves energy in nuclear proportions
-1998-09-23: Philips Semiconductors introduces the PDI1394P11: a high-performance, low-power, low-cost 1394 Physical Layer Device
-1998-09-14: Philips Semiconductors' R.E.A.L. DSP enables the next generation of advanced technology high-volume consumer products
-1998-09-14: New DPCT7146 demonstration kit provides total solution for WaveTop PC data broadcast service
-1998-09-10: Philips Semiconductors partners Divio for digital video codec reference board
-1998-09-08: Stereo power amplifier IC with push-button operated digital volume control provides highly compact solution to audio processing in battery powered equipment
-1998-09-08: Philips Semiconductors announces enhanced TriMedia software development environment
-1998-09-08: High efficiency audio power amp IC from Philips Semiconductors delivers four times the output power of Class A-B designs
-1998-07-20: Philips Semiconductors and Momentum Data Systems team to provide development support for TriMedia processor
-1998-06-25: Philips Semiconductors' new GreenChip helps the environment by reducing the electricity wasted by TVs and VCRs by up to 99%
-1998-04-21: New development kit allows OEMs to access emerging PCI
-1998-03-20: Philips Semiconductors works with Intel to develop Intercast® medium
-1998-03-18: Philips Semiconductors targets Chinese markets with an advanced new Teletext Decoder
-1998-03-16: Scott McGregor to head new business unit at Philips Semiconductors
-1998-03-12: Philips Semiconductors introduces a unique 3-chip solution for digital satellite broadcast set-top boxes
-1998-03-06: Philips Semiconductors introduces ultra low-power real-time clock/calendar chip
-1998-03-03: Philips Semiconductors develops chip at the centre of new generation digital TVs
-1998-03-03: Philips Semiconductors creates a simple, low-cost way to store home videos
-1998-03-03: Philips presents a range of multimedia PC cards
-1998-03-03: Low-cost videophones for use on standard phone lines available soon
-1998-02-02: Philips Semiconductors launches complete tool kit for the development of TriMedia applications and products
-1998-01-15: Philips Semiconductors achieves major breakthrough in Zero-IF satellite receiver design
-1998-01-08: Philips Semiconductors continues its leadership in TV systems with the demonstration of a complete VSB (Vestigial Side Band) tuner front end and channel decoder chipset for Digital TV at the Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas
-1998-01-08: Philips Semiconductors announces TriMedia programmable Digital TV reference platform
-1998-01-08: Philips TriMedia and Samsung collaborate on ATSC digital TV
-1998-01-08: Philips Semiconductors announces H.324 video telephony software for TriMedia processor
-1997-12-23: Unique single-chip audio power amplifier features push-button operated digital volume control

Bus systems:Go to the top of this page
-1998-03-23: Philips Semiconductors develops I2C-bus peripheral chip for software configuration of Pentium ® II - processor type motherboards
-1997-12-02: New bus enhancement from Philips Semiconductors reduces costs in mixed voltage system design
-1997-07-01: USB taking off as the industry rolls out monitors with hubs
-1997-03-13: Philips offers a compelling turnkey solution for USB monitor control
-1997-03-13: Philips Semiconductors demonstrates world class multimedia solution at CeBIT '97
-1997-02-27: I2C-bus video chip from Philips Semiconductors puts advanced control features in PC monitors
-1996-11-08: High quality digital audio via USB available using audio DACs
-1996-11-08: Universal Serial Bus backgrounder
-1996-11-08: Philips continues to pioneer USB technology with launch of the first USB hub IC
-1996-11-08: Philips Semiconductors announces IEEE 1394-1995 physical layer interface with unprecedented price/performance
-1996-11-08: Philips is first with Universal Serial Bus products
-1996-11-08: Philips Semiconductors announces first IEEE 1394-1995 compatible audio/video link layer controller targeting consumer electronics market
-1996-11-08: Philips first again in USB rollout with the launch of USB Hub ICs for monitors
-1996-03-01: Philips Semiconductors announced first Universal Serial Bus (USB) transceiver
CAN
-1999-09-27: Philips Semiconductors offers new CAN 2.0B microcontroller
-1999-09-20: High-speed CAN transceiver allows new price/performance levels for automotive networks
-1999-09-20: Philips Semiconductors moves cars into the fast lane of the information superhighway with the Nexperia™ Car Infotainment Platform
-1999-06-07: Next generation transceiver sets new performance standards in automotive fault-tolerant CAN networks
-1996-11-1: Philips invents Fault tolerant CAN bus transceiver for increased car safety
I2C
-1999-02-11: I2C-bus speed raised to 3.4 Mbits/s, prepared for future high-speed and mixed-voltage systems
-1998-03-23: Philips Semiconductors develops I2C-bus peripheral chip for software configuration of Pentium ® II - processor type motherboards
-1997-12-02: New bus enhancement from Philips Semiconductors reduces costs in mixed voltage system design
IEEE1394 Multimedia Bus
-1999-11-15: Philips Semiconductors and Divio Inc. release DV/1394 input/output digital convergence solution for mass-market at Fall Comdex '99
-1999-10-05: Philips to implement 5C copy protection technology on IEEE 1394 products
-1999-09-27: Philips Semiconductors partners with Zayante to offer industry's first complete solution for 1394
-1999-06-14: Philips Semiconductors delivers new IEEE 1394 physical layer device for multimedia applications
-1999-02-22: Philips Semiconductors' new full duplex IEEE1394 A/V link layer controller allows simple processor-based MPEG-2 manipulation in digital video applications
-1998-09-23: Philips Semiconductors introduces the PDI1394P11: a high-performance, low-power, low-cost 1394 Physical Layer Device
-1998-09-21: Philips Semiconductors makes the design of IEEE 1394 nodes much easier with launch of 1394 Reference Design Kit
-1997-12-02: New bus enhancement from Philips Semiconductors reduces costs in mixed voltage system design
-1997-03-13: Philips Semiconductors demonstrates world class multimedia solution at CeBIT '97
-1996-11-08: Philips Semiconductors announces first IEEE 1394-1995 compatible audio/video link layer controller targeting consumer electronics market
-1996-11-08: Philips Semiconductors announces IEEE 1394-1995 physical layer interface with unprecedented price/performance
Universal Serial Bus
-1999-12-06: Philips Semiconductors introduces single-chip USB hub with keyboard controller
-1999-10-12: Target Speed for USB 2.0 Announced by Industry Leaders; 480 Mbs Announcement Coincides With Specification Draft Release to Industry
-1999-08-16: USB camera interface IC delivers exceptional image quality in low-cost PC-cameras
-1999-07-12: New USB Video Blaster WebCam 3 Offers Users a Better Way To Capture, Create and Communicate Via the Internet For Only $79
-1999-05-24: Philips Semiconductors enters market for stand-alone USB hubs
-1999-02-23: USB Specification Expanding, Boosting Performance 10 To 20 Times Beyond Current Capacity
-1998-12-02: Scientific-Atlanta Announces Consumer Launches of Its Explorer 2000 Advanced Digital Set-Tops
-1998-11-09: New full-speed USB interface simplifies design of USB peripherals
-1998-10-12: New ADI MicroScan G66 monitor features 20% smaller footprint and 18 viewable inches
-1998-08-19: ADI Corp. unveils the latest MicroScan 17-inch monitor with new USB support
-1998-04-06: Philips Semiconductors introduces 'FlexiUSB' architecture for USB peripherals
-1997-11-17: Philips Semiconductors helps make USB audio easier to realise with launch of integrated audio codec
-1997-11-17: Universal Serial Bus backgrounder from Philips Semiconductors
-1997-07-01: USB taking off as the industry rolls out monitors with hubs
-1997-03-13: Philips offers a compelling turnkey solution for USB monitor control
-1997-03-13: Philips Semiconductors demonstrates world class multimedia solution at CeBIT '97
-1996-11-08: High quality digital audio via USB available using audio DACs
-1996-11-08: Universal Serial Bus backgrounder
-1996-11-08: Philips is first with Universal Serial Bus products
-1996-11-08: Philips continues to pioneer USB technology with launch of the first USB hub IC
-1996-11-08: Philips first again in USB rollout with the launch of USB Hub ICs for monitors
-1996-03-01: Philips Semiconductors announced first Universal Serial Bus (USB) transceiver

CommunicationsGo to the top of this page
-1999-12-07: Philips Semiconductors and Ericsson Mobile Communications join forces to bring Bluetooth™-based products to market
-1999-11-03: New laser drivers from Philips Semiconductors ensure stability of logic levels in optical fibers
-1999-10-09: Philips Semiconductors announces roadmap to advanced Bluetooth products
-1999-10-09: Philips Semiconductors' new GSM GPRS chip-set brings high-speed data traffic to cellphones
-1999-10-09: Philips Semiconductors' strategy in mobile telecommunications leverages acquisition of VLSI Technology
-1999-10-09: Philips Semiconductors continues its pioneering Silicon System Platform approach with the debut of its Telecom Platform for fast phone IC design
-1999-09-29: Integrated Chipware aligns with strategic partners
-1999-09-20: VLSI's Processor Builder rapidly optimizes CPU subsystems to meet today's diverse application needs
-1999-09-07: Philips Semiconductors announces low-cost single-chip GPS receiver with embedded memory
-1999-06-28: Philips Semiconductors unveils newest Dual UART device and impact line for new data communications family
-1999-06-07: Philips Semiconductors announces highly integrated RF front-end IC for dual-band mobile phones
-1999-03-02: Philips Semiconductors unveils fractional-N synthesizer roadmap leading to 3.7 GHz device
-1999-02-08: Philips Semiconductors improves performance for internet appliances
-1999-01-28: Philips Semiconductors delivers industry's first wireless LAN solution to integrate antenna, radio and baseband for PCMCIA
-1999-01-07: Philips Semiconductors offers evaluation board to support new wireless home network specification
-1998-12-15: Philips Semiconductors introduces down converter ICs for dual band, triple mode CDMA phones
-1998-11-09: Breakthrough in silicon chip technology increases performance speeds by up to 50%
-1998-10-05: Ultra-small power management ICs put smart mobile products in the palm of your hand
-1998-10-05: Philips Semiconductors introduces a high-efficiency integrated DC/DC converter for price-sensitive consumer product applications
-1998-10-05: Integrated DC/DC converter from Philips Semiconductors cuts battery pack costs in mobile phones by over 60%
-1998-09-29: Philips Semiconductors introduces low-cost RF front-end IC for wireless equipment
-1998-09-14: Philips Semiconductors' R.E.A.L. DSP enables the next generation of advanced technology high-volume consumer products
-1998-07-13: Philips Semiconductors unveils new radio frequency receiver front-end IC for dual-band mobile phones
-1998-06-25: Philips Semiconductors' new GreenChip helps the environment by reducing the electricity wasted by TVs and VCRs by up to 99%
-1998-06-17: New speech/transmission IC from Philips Semiconductors ensures a regulated stable supply voltage in phone-line powered telephones
-1998-06-15: Philips Semiconductors introduces chip set for TDMA dual-band mobile phones
-1998-04-22: Philips Semiconductors introduces high-performance, low-voltage microcontrollers for telecom applications
-1998-04-21: New development kit allows OEMs to access emerging PCI
-1998-03-20: Philips Semiconductors introduces next-generation DECT controllers to enhance cordless telephone performance
-1998-03-20: Philips Semiconductors solves the reliability problems of caller identification during call-waiting in feature-phones
-1998-03-12: New featurephone ICs from Philips Semiconductors target corded and cordless telephone applications
-1998-03-06: Philips Semiconductors introduces ultra low-power real-time clock/calendar chip
-1998-03-03: Philips Semiconductors announces new concept in computer communication - the Virtual Cable
-1998-03-03: Low-cost videophones for use on standard phone lines available soon
-1998-03-02: Philips Semiconductors appoints new Business Unit Manager for Telecom Terminal ICs
-1998-01-15: Philips Semiconductors achieves major breakthrough in Zero-IF satellite receiver design
-1998-01-08: Philips Semiconductors announces H.324 video telephony software for TriMedia processor
-1997-12-23: Unique single-chip audio power amplifier features push-button operated digital volume control
-1997-12-15: Double Poly advance simplifies mobile communications design
-1997-11-17: Philips Semiconductors partners with Samsung to deliver next generation Smartphone
-1997-11-10: Mobile phone IC controls and protects GaAs amps
-1997-11-10: New high-speed 12-bit ADC family includes first device to run at 55 MHz
-1997-10-13: Unique safety IC from Philips Semiconductors protects LiIon battery packs against fault conditions and misuse
-1997-10-13: Philips Semiconductors eliminates switchmode converter interference in mobile phones
-1997-10-03: Philips Semiconductors' UBA1707 Cordless Telephone and Answering Machine Line Interface IC
-1997-10-03: Philips Semiconductors brings answering machines and cordless phone basestations under full digital control
-1997-09-22: Dual frequency synthesizer from Philips Semiconductors achieves the best price/performance ratio in 900 MHz cellular and cordless telephone applications
-1997-09-16: Philips Semiconductors makes GPS design very easy for manufacturers
-1997-06-09: Low-power FLEX™ decoder for alphanumeric pagers now in full production
-1997-06-09: Excellent EMC performance and extra features make TEA111x speech/transmission ICs natural successors to market-leading TEA106x range

DiscretesGo to the top of this page
-1999-11-01: New customized diode range greatly simplifies TV and monitor tube design
-1999-06-01: Philips Semiconductors slashes dissipation in power MOSFETs
-1999-04-01: Philips Semiconductors' new ultra-low VCE(sat) transistors conserve battery power in mobile equipment
-1999-01-25: Philips Semiconductors' new planar-passivated high-voltage switching transistors conserve valuable energy resources
-1998-12-18: No. 1 in RF
-1998-11-18: Philips Semiconductors invests US$ 30 million to extend its Hamburg plant
-1998-10-01: Unique new transistor from Philips Semiconductors saves energy in nuclear proportions
-1998-08-27: Philips Semiconductors introduces wide bandwidth LDMOS power MOSFETs
-1998-07-13: Philips Semiconductors opens high-tech silicon chip production plant
-1998-07-13: Philips Semiconductors opens advanced power fab
-1998-07-09: Philips Semiconductors' unique design of low cost, robust rotational speed sensor now available in industry standard format
-1998-05-06: Sensitive new triacs from Philips Semiconductors simplify domestic appliance control
-1998-04-06: Philips Semiconductors introduces new CRT deflection transistors
-1998-03-31: Ultra-small, power switching MOSFETs from Philips Semiconductors extend the battery life of mobile phones and laptop PCs
-1997-12-15: Double Poly advance simplifies mobile communications design
-1997-12-01: Philips Semiconductors' TrenchMOS technology yields logic-level power MOSFETs in ultra-small Surface Mount Device packages
-1997-08-13: Philips Semiconductors introduces advanced CATV Modules for fibre and coax networks
-1997-06-27: Philips Semiconductors Introduces Microwave Power Transistors for Radar Applications
-1997-04-18: Philips Semiconductors Appoints New General Manager For Discretes
-1997-02-10: Fifth generation wideband transistors from Philips Semiconductors provide optimum price/performance ratios in personal communication handsets
-1997-01-27: Philips' RF Power Modules facilitate slim-Line mobile phones
-1997-01-15: Philips Semiconductors creates new family of varicaps specially for low voltage communications
-1997-01-15: TV tuner varicaps double normal capacitance ratio
-1997-01-06: New sensor with integrated compensation and flipping coils simplifies system design

IdentificationGo to the top of this page
-1999-11-16: Philips Semiconductors announces a 13.56 MHz single-chip reader IC platform for contactless identification
-1999-11-16: New smart object based on MIFARE® PRO with bank-proven security
-1999-11-16: World's first multiprotocol double smart card interface featuring ISO7816 UART
-1999-11-16: IBM presents world's first dual-interface OpenPlatform JavaCard featuring Philips Semiconductors' MIFARE® PRO
-1999-10-29: Philips Semiconductors and Hewlett-Packard jointly develop transponder solution for 200 GByte tape cartridges
-1999-10-18: De La Rue Card Systems' partnership with Philips Semiconductors results in major order for multi-application bank cards
-1999-10-04: Philips Semiconductors introduces the first family of powerful high-security dual interface controller ICs for multi-service cards
-1999-09-20: Philips Semiconductors immobilization transponders help reduce car theft by 50% in Europe
-1999-09-06: Visa opts for smart card chip from Philips Semiconductors
-1999-09-02: Philips Semiconductors and Omron form smart label alliance
-1999-07-07: New Open Chip Architecture Platform Interface
-1999-06-29: New hi-tech chip card offers digital signature solution
-1999-06-07: Philips Semiconductors and ODS Landis & Gyr win approval from the German banking community for hardware/software combination based on new high security smart card controllers
-1999-05-19: Wide-reaching German integrated transport project adopts MIFARE® technology
-1999-05-11: Contactless smart cards for electronic toll collection in Malaysia
-1999-05-06: Philips Semiconductors wins Smart Label design-in at Meto
-1999-05-06: Philips Semiconductors and Rafsec co-operate in high-volume smart label production
-1999-03-24: Fast and easy payment in fuel stations, thanks to contactless Easypay technology
-1999-03-04: MIFARE® PRO a winner at The Advanced Card Awards 1999
-1999-02-23: Book of Partners to extend the MIFARE® network for contactless smart cards
-1999-02-23: Philips Semiconductors announces Testhouse arsenal as the Independent MIFARE® Certification Institute
-1999-02-04: Philips Semiconductors and IBM Research to co-develop secure smart cards
-1999-01-18: Smart labels set to revolutionise airline baggage handling
-1998-12-10: World's first volume production of a Dual Interface smart card IC - MIFARE® PRO
-1998-11-03: Texas Instruments Inc. and Philips Semiconductors agree on common approach for standardisation of smart labels
-1998-11-03: Philips Semiconductors teams with Gemplus on smart label market
-1998-10-27: Philips Semiconductors announces world's first 0.35 µm smart card cryptocontroller with embedded 32-bit FameX crypto coprocessor
-1998-10-16: Philips Semiconductors leads industry with smart card security benchmark
-1998-09-21: Designers offered first 16-bit smart card IC architecture with development tools
-1998-09-11: Philips Semiconductors' identification technology could reduce flight delays
-1998-04-27: Philips Semiconductors' high security chip chosen by Schlumberger for Cyberflex smartcards
-1998-04-27: First true dual interface card IC available for volume production
-1998-04-27: 'Smart labels' provide smart information to track and identify high value items
-1998-03-16: Scott McGregor to head new business unit at Philips Semiconductors
-1998-02-17: Philips Semiconductors to Drive Global Standard for Contactless Smart Card ICs
-1998-02-05: Philips Semiconductors and Hitachi jointly to develop contactless smart card ICs
-1997-10-29: Banks turn to Philips Semiconductors for security in new bank card project
-1997-09-16: Philips Semiconductors launching MIFARE® PRO Family at CarteS '97 in Paris from October 15-17
-1997-08-20: Philips Semiconductors' smart card chip chosen for new Visa merchant card
-1997-06-06:
-1997-05-21: Philips Semiconductors unveils new family of high-end controllers
-1997-04-25: MIFARE® for the CardTech/SecurTech '97 conference cards
-1997-04-25: French La Poste to use MIFARE® for VIGIK®
-1997-04-23: New Smart-Card crypto controller from Philips Semiconductors provides unsurpassed levels of security and performance
-1997-04-18: New smartcard interface IC from Philips Semiconductors suits low-voltage low-power applications
-1997-04-06: MIFARE® the technology platform for contactless Smart Cards
-1997-04-03: Digital Pay TV: Philips Semiconductors presents '1 millionth cryptocontroller' award to Irdeto
-1997-02-07: Finland: Tampere turns to MIFARE®
-1997-02-07: Product launch of the MIFARE® LIGHT Card IC
-1997-02-05: New SWATCH® with Philips Smart Card chips

LogicGo to the top of this page
-1999-11-15: Philips Semiconductors offers a complete memory interface solution for PC133 registered DIMMs
-1999-09-27: High efficiency battery management chip powers mobile equipment from single-cell NiCd /NiMH battery packs
-1999-04-19: Philips Semiconductors adds 320 macrocell CPLD to CoolRunner™ family
-1999-01-27: Philips Semiconductors' new AHC/T logic family provides fast, true mixed-voltage solution
-1999-01-12: Philips Semiconductors new AVC logic family achieves unsurpassed speed with ultra low noise
-1998-12-15: Philips Semiconductors announces support chips for Double Data Rate Synchronous DRAM Dual In-Line Memory Modules
-1998-12-01: Philips Semiconductors announces complete clock solution for Rambus®-enabled applications
-1998-11-02: Philips Semiconductors ships enhanced, low-cost family of CoolRunner CPLDs
-1998-10-28: IDT, Philips Semiconductors and TI source first logic devices in an LFBGA package
-1998-10-05: Philips Semiconductors introduces a high-efficiency integrated DC/DC converter for price-sensitive consumer product applications
-1998-10-05: Integrated DC/DC converter from Philips Semiconductors cuts battery pack costs in mobile phones by over 60%
-1998-10-05: Ultra-small power management ICs put smart mobile products in the palm of your hand
-1998-03-23: Philips Semiconductors develops I2C-bus peripheral chip for software configuration of Pentium ® II - processor type motherboards
-1998-03-09: Philips Semiconductors, Texas Instruments, Hitachi, IDT and Pericom establish ALVC camp with breadth of products and growth market applications
-1997-09-29: Philips Semiconductors and Texas Instruments team up to provide first cooperative source for PicoGate Logic products
-1996-10-15: Smart powerlogic IC from Philips Semiconductors eases the design of slim-line power plugs

Handheld ComputingGo to the top of this page
-1998-07-06: Design-in Excellence Award won by Philips Semiconductors and Sharp partnership
-1998-05-14: Philips Semiconductors unveils plans for industry's first international 56 K modem for handheld PC devices
-1998-03-16: Scott McGregor to head new business unit at Philips Semiconductors
-1997-11-17: Philips Semiconductors partners with Samsung to deliver next generation Smartphone
-1997-11-17: Philips Semiconductors' TwoChipHCG* Plus architecture to power Compaq's PC Companion Line of handheld personal computers
-1997-11-13: Philips Semiconductors expands its presence in the handheld computing market
-1997-10-21: Philips Semiconductors announces integration of TwoChipHCG* into embedded computer board
-1997-10-21: Philips Semiconductors' Handheld Computing Group announces support for Microsoft Windows CE 2.0
-1997-09-30: Philips Semiconductors' handheld computing group selects Epson for companion VGA controller
-1997-04-28: Philips Semiconductors announces higher performance chipset for handheld computer market
-1997-03-13: Philips' TwoChipHCG* powers latest intelligent handheld products
-1997-01-27: Philips Semiconductors' Two Chip HCG selected for new velo handheld PC
-1996-09-16:
-1996-04-29: Philips Semiconductors launches high performance two-chip solution for powerful mass-market smart computing and communications products

TriMediaGo to the top of this page
-1999-08-30: Philips Semiconductors debuts Nexperia DVP products for digital TV
-1999-08-23: Philips Semiconductors and Stream Machine jointly develop digital video recorder reference design
-1999-08-09: Philips Semiconductors unveils next generation TriMedia software development environment
-1999-06-28: Philips Semiconductors unveils enhanced TriMedia processors
-1999-06-14: Philips Semiconductors' TriMedia processor to be used in the world's first fully Java-compliant set-top box
-1999-04-22: Samsung Electronics ATSC SD receiver powered by Philips Semiconductors TriMedia(TM) processor
-1999-04-19: Philips to supply leading european cable operator with digital head-end technology and webtv platform based on set top boxes
-1999-04-19: Philips Research and Philips Semiconductors demonstrate ATSC enhanced Digital TV programming at NAB
-1999-03-29: Philips Semiconductors' TriMedia™ processor backed by Videon Central
-1999-03-15: Philips Semiconductors and NSI Com announce Java™ virtual machine solution for TriMedia processors
-1999-03-09: New Product Family to Open Videoconferencing and Audioconferencing to Wider Audience
-1999-01-07: Philips Electronics Emphasizes Television Leadership with Award-Winning HDTV, 1999 CEMA Innovations Award Winner
-1998-11-10: Philips Semiconductors to cut the cost of Digital Television sets by 50 percent
-1998-11-03: Metrowerks to Ship CodeWarrior for Philips TriMedia
-1998-09-14: Spyglass and Philips Semiconductors Bring New Internet-based Interactive Services to Digital TV
-1998-09-08: Philips Semiconductors announces enhanced TriMedia software development environment
-1998-07-20: Philips Semiconductors and Momentum Data Systems team to provide development support for TriMedia processor
-1998-03-16: Scott McGregor to head new business unit at Philips Semiconductors
-1998-03-03: Low-cost videophones for use on standard phone lines available soon
-1998-03-03: Philips presents a range of multimedia PC cards
-1998-03-03: Philips Semiconductors develops chip at the centre of new generation digital TVs
-1998-02-02: Philips Semiconductors launches complete tool kit for the development of TriMedia applications and products
-1998-01-08: Philips Semiconductors announces TriMedia programmable Digital TV reference platform
-1998-01-08: Philips Semiconductors announces H.324 video telephony software for TriMedia processor
-1998-01-08: Philips TriMedia and Samsung collaborate on ATSC digital TV
-1997-11-17: Philips Semiconductors' TriMedia processor selected by Polyspan Teleconferencing to revolutionise group videoconferencing
-1997-11-17: Philips Semiconductors announces DVD video support for TriMedia processor
-1997-11-05: Philips Semiconductors announces support for video communications market
-1997-08-30: Philips Semiconductors announces breakthrough in videophone technology
-1997-08-29: Philips Semiconductors' TriMedia™ Product Group Backgrounder
-1997-08-29: Philips Semiconductors' TriMedia™ processor is enabling a whole new generation of advanced consumer products
-1997-08-29: Philips Semiconductors' TriMedia™ processor now enables the next generation of low cost, high performance videophones to be created for use on standard phone lines
-1997-08-29: Philips Semiconductors to support US Digital TV ATSC standard with its TriMedia processor
-1997-08-05: Philips' Semiconductors TriMedia Group announces support agreement with Origin
-1997-08-05: Philips Trimedia launches comprehensive program for independent software vendors
-1997-07-13: Philips' multimedia accelerator chip set to revolutionise the personal computer
-1997-04-28: Philips Semiconductors' Trimedia Group Publishes Performance Data for its Award-Winning Media Processor
-1997-03-20: New Trimedia IC wins byte's best multimedia hardware award at cebit '97
-1997-03-13: Philips' media processor brings broadcast quality video, high fidelity multichannel audio, and photorealistic interactive graphics to the personal computer
-1997-01-27: Philips Semiconductors and Metrowerks collaborate to provide software development tools for next generation media processing
-1996-11-14: Philips introduces the first production compiler for the TriMedia media processor

Mass StorageGo to the top of this page
-1998-09-29: Philips Semiconductors introduces BiMOS3D process for improved disk drive performance at lower cost
-1998-09-22: Philips Semiconductors introduces high-end preamplifier for enterprise and server storage markets
-1998-03-16: Scott McGregor to head new business unit at Philips Semiconductors
-1998-03-03: Philips presents a range of multimedia PC cards
-1997-11-05: Philips Semiconductors announces support for video communications market
-1997-08-05: Philips' Semiconductors TriMedia Group announces support agreement with Origin
-1997-08-05: Philips Trimedia launches comprehensive program for independent software vendors
-1997-07-01: USB taking off as the industry rolls out monitors with hubs
-1997-04-18: Philips Semiconductors goes from strength to strength in Asia Pacific region
-1997-04-01: Philips Semiconductors two new pre-amps for 240 Mb/s hard disk drives target single-stripe and dual-stripe MR heads
-1996-04-29: Philips Semiconductors launches high performance two-chip solution for powerful mass-market smart computing and communications products
-1996-01-01: New bso/tasking software development toolkit for Philips Semiconductors XA microcontrollers boosts code quality, potentially reduces development costs

MicrocontrollersGo to the top of this page
-1999-10-04: Philips Semiconductors announces new derivatives for company's 16-bit XA microcontroller
-1999-09-27: Philips Semiconductors offers new CAN 2.0B microcontroller
-1999-09-21: Philips Semiconductors introduces a new flash microcontroller family
-1999-08-23: Philips Semiconductors announces a new addition to its 51LPC family of 8-bit microcontrollers
-1999-03-29: Philips Semiconductors reinforces 80c51 family with feature-rich Analog-to-Digital Microcontrollers
-1999-03-01: Philips Semiconductors announces highly integrated 80C51-based microcontroller
-1999-03-01: Philips Semiconductors unveils company's most integrated 16-bit Microcontroller
-1998-11-02: Philips Semiconductors expands support for internet-enabled devices with 8-bit flash microcontrollers
-1998-11-02: Philips Semiconductors unveils two new families of in-system programmable flash microcontrollers
-1998-10-07: Philips Semiconductors unveils new series of multi-time programmable flash microcontrollers
-1998-09-21: Philips Semiconductors expands partnership with emWare to provide internet connectivity with its 16-bit microcontrollers
-1998-08-26: Macronix Develops Embedded Flash Module For Philips Semiconductors
-1998-07-20: Philips Semiconductors announces dramatic price reductions for 16-bit microcontroller
-1998-07-15: Philips Semiconductors is active in the EDN Benchmark Consortium
-1998-04-22: Philips Semiconductors introduces high-performance, low-voltage microcontrollers for telecom applications
-1998-02-09: Philips Semiconductors' feature-rich 16 bit microcontrollers are ideal for high-performance embedded control
-1997-11-14: Philips Semiconductors and NEC sign landmark partnership agreement to target next generation consumer products with MIPS® microprocessors
-1997-10-20: Philips Semiconductors and emWare partner to offer Internet connectivity for embedded devices
-1997-08-22:
-1997-07-11: New Microcontrollers from Philips Semiconductors Meet On Screen Display and Control Requirements of all TV Standards
-1997-07-07: Philips creates ultra fast OTP memory process for microcontrollers
-1997-05-29: Philips Semiconductors unveils new flash microcontrollers
-1997-05-29: Philips Semiconductors launches 80C51 microcontrollers with additional on-chip memory for high level language support
-1997-03-24: IBM and Philips Semiconductors enhance Trackpoint technology to reduce overall system cost
-1997-02-03: Philips Semiconductors improves the speed and cuts the power consumption of 80C51-based microcontrollers
-1996-03-19: IBM and Philips Semiconductors sign new licensing deal on trackpoint=81 pointing device technology
-1996-01-29: Leading electronics publications select Philips XA-G3 as their "hot" product for 1995
-1996-01-01: New bso/tasking software development toolkit for Philips Semiconductors XA microcontrollers boosts code quality, potentially reduces development costs
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